Thank you, MI Foodie Adventures, for the wonderful feature showcasing our growth and new ventures.

Students are getting more opportunities with the RSA’s latest expansion projects. RSA opened a new Gather + Grounds in Ferndale, in addition to their locations in Center Line and Richmond. Within the same month, RSA navigated another major acquisition — one that continues the legacy of a beloved restaurant in Center Line: Haney's Family Restaurant.

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RSA Foundation expands workplace opportunities for young adults with disabilities with coffee venture in Ferndale and Haney’s Restaurant in Center Line

We’re honored to be featured in the Detroit News alongside some amazing new spots in town! Stop by Gather + Grounds West to experience our warm atmosphere, delicious coffee and community vibes.

Gather + Grounds: This coffeehouse run by students at Rising Stars Academy (a a post-secondary school for adults with special needs) has opened inside Treat Dreams, 22965 Woodward in Ferndale.

Read the entire restaurant roundup here:

12 restaurants and bars that opened in Metro Detroit in March, plus 7 that closed

Thank you, 101 WRIF - FM Detroit!

We’re grateful for the spotlight on Gather + Grounds and our mission to create meaningful employment for adults with intellectual disabilities.

A Ferndale coffee shop is helping young adults with intellectual disabilities gain the career-ready skills they need to succeed in their professional futures. 

The Rising Stars Academy Foundation has opened its newest Gather + Grounds coffee shop at 22965 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, inside the Treat Dreams ice cream shop.

Read the full story here:

Ferndale Coffee Shop Paves Pathway to Career Readiness for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities 

Thank you, 101 WRIF - FM Detroit!

We’re grateful for the spotlight on Gather + Grounds and our mission to create meaningful employment for adults with intellectual disabilities.

A Ferndale coffee shop is helping young adults with intellectual disabilities gain the career-ready skills they need to succeed in their professional futures. 

The Rising Stars Academy Foundation has opened its newest Gather + Grounds coffee shop at 22965 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, inside the Treat Dreams ice cream shop.

Read the full story here:

Ferndale Coffee Shop Paves Pathway to Career Readiness for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities 

A huge thank you to the Detroit News for covering the opening of Gather + Grounds West in Ferndale! We are thrilled to bring more great coffee, community, and inclusivity to this amazing city.

Rising Stars Academy, a post-secondary school for adults with special needs, has opened a third location of its Gather + Grounds coffee shop.

Serving coffee drinks and pastries, Gather + Grounds debuted Thursday within Treat Dreams ice cream shop at 22965 Woodward in Ferndale. There are other Gather + Grounds locations in Center Line and Richmond where RSA students are able to gain confidence, job skills and experience working with the public.

Read more here:

Rising Stars Academy opens coffee house in Ferndale

We are thrilled to share that RSA Foundation initiative Gather + Grounds was featured on WXYZ Detroit for our expansion into Ferndale.

A coffee shop that helps young adults with intellectual disabilities gain important job skills has opened a new location in Ferndale.

It has the look of your everyday coffee shop, but its purpose is greater.

Read more here:

Coffee shop that helps adults with intellectual disabilities get job skills opens Ferndale location

Exciting News! Gather + Grounds has been featured in Warren Weekly for making Market Beat’s Best Places for Remote Work!

Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to power through emails, meet up with colleagues, or just enjoy a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, we've got you covered. Stop by, grab your favorite drink, and experience why we made the list!

Read the Warren Weekly feature here.

View the MarketBeat list here.

We’re proud to be featured in a recent article highlighting our amazing partnership with Little Caesars Arena!

Through this collaboration, our students at Rising Stars Academy are gaining valuable hands-on experience in food production and developing critical career skills in the food industry. From growing micro-greens in our aquaponics farm to baking fresh focaccia and pie crusts, we’re empowering adults with disabilities to thrive in the workforce.

A huge thank you to the chefs at Little Caesars Arena and Delaware North for their support and dedication to helping our students succeed!

Rising Stars Academy Featured on School Talks with Dr. Robert Livernois on WJR Radio

We’re excited to share that Rising Stars Academy was recently featured on School Talks with Dr. Robert Livernois on WJR Radio!

In this episode, Dr. Livernois and his guests discuss the origins of special education services, federal and state special education laws, funding, and opportunities available at the postsecondary transition level—including Rising Stars Academy (mentioned about 28 minutes into the podcast).

It was an honor to be highlighted as a valuable resource for young adults with special needs, providing hands-on culinary and vocational training to prepare them for meaningful careers and greater independence.

A multifaceted culinary and educational foundation in Center Line trains at-risk young adults to be self-sustaining in the business world.

Learn more in the latest edition of D Business Magazine.

One restaurant in Roseville is making a difference in the lives of its employees in a really unique way. The workers have special needs and are learning skills to last a lifetime. I went behind the counter to find out more. From learning how to properly bread chicken tenders to frying them up, the interns at Detroit Wing Company in Roseville are learning it all and doing it with pride.